Are you learning Japanese with Minna no Nihongo? Lesson 8 helps you learn how to talk about places and locations. You will learn how to say where things are, ask where something is, and use simple words to describe locations.
This article will explain the important grammar, vocabulary, and example sentences from Lesson 8. Don’t worry if you are a beginner — everything will be simple and easy to understand. Let’s start!
Minna no Nihongo 8
Places & Locations
Beginner
📘 Vocabulary
- どこ (doko) – Where?
- ここ (koko) – Here
- そこ (soko) – There (near you)
- あそこ (asoko) – Over there (far from both)
- としょかん (toshokan) – Library
- こうえん (kouen) – Park
- えき (eki) – Station
🧠 Grammar Point
[Place] は [Location] に あります。
Example: としょかんは こうえんの となりに あります。 → The library is next to the park.
To ask where something is, use:
[Object] は どこですか？
Example: トイレは どこですか？ → Where is the toilet?
💬 Example Sentences
- えきは あそこに あります。 → The station is over there.
- としょかんは どこですか。 → Where is the library?
- こうえんは ここに あります。 → The park is here.
- トイレは あそこです。 → The toilet is over there.
📝 Tips for Practice
- Look around and say where things are in Japanese.
- Ask “Where is ___?” in Japanese when you are in a new place.
- Make flashcards for new words like どこ, ここ, そこ, and あそこ.
- Try to describe your neighborhood in simple Japanese sentences.
📚 What’s Next?
Note: This article is made for beginners learning Japanese using Minna no Nihongo. Keep practicing, and you will improve every day!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Do I need to know kanji for Lesson 8?
No, you can learn this lesson using hiragana and katakana. Kanji is not necessary at this stage.
Q2: What is the hardest part of this lesson?
Some people find the location words like ここ, そこ, and あそこ confusing at first. Just keep practicing.
Q3: Can I skip this lesson?
No. Knowing how to talk about places is very useful in everyday life.
Q4: How can I remember new vocabulary?
Make flashcards, use the words in simple sentences, and practice often.
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